[Closed] PSA Rapha sale - further reductions

Thanks, been looking at new jerseys for the road and ordered a couple of the cross jerseys.

Munqe Chick is thrilled the Souplesse LS jersey she ordered last night is 20 quid cheaper today.... (I assume theyll respond to her polite email with a refund as it makes more sense than her returning it and ordering another).

Glad I held off on the CX jersey last night, its positively pov money now!

@CTM
- ring them; the same happened to me a few months back (shorts and £25 reduction, IIRC), and a credit was offered. I requested a refund and it was given. Totally polite and all in under 3 minutes.

cheers, we've heard similar positive experiences. She can put the credit note towards birthday presents for me 🙂

Anyone know how Rapha Size up? I normally wear L jerseys, 40" chest, 6'4" tall, are Rapha to size are a tad Italian in their sizing?

closeer to size than "italian"; I'm a racing snake with 36" chest, small is 33-36" and medium 36"-39" on their size chart and small fits me perfectly (snug roadie fit). A medium would be baggy on me I reckon.

Bugger, I feared that would be the case. The jersey I want they only have in XL which will be too big by the sounds of it.

I want the orange t-shirt @£10 but my browsers won't allow it- can anyone else select medium??

I ordered a jersey at the start of the sale and today it's £20 cheaper, luck of the draw I guess. Most of the better stuff has gone in the popular sizes now.

rockthreegozy - Member
I want the orange t-shirt @£10 but my browsers won't allow it- can anyone else select medium??

Damn, ordered the CX jersey last week, now £25 cheaper 😥

Can't fault Rapha's attitude when I ordered a Brevet LS jersey 2 days before Christmas in the sale; was informed that it wouldn't be shipped until after Christmas - fair enough, but then received an email over Christmas encouraging me to buy in the sale, only to see jersey I'd just ordered £45 cheaper! was not impressed as mine hadn't even left the warehouse and mailed straight away. After a little misunderstanding I cancelled my order and re-ordered one at new price - they were happy and cancelled the more expensive one. They did offer me a gift voucher at first but that's not the point as it's my money and I might not want to buy any other Rapha gear in the future. Parcel's been delivered and waiting for me at home! Q is - will I look good in pink??

Cheers OP.

Some pretty heavy reductions going on there. Not what you'd expect from a 'premium brand'.

Still overpriced tat 🙄

ianm3409 - Member
Still overpriced tat

Do you own anything made by Rapha?

Some pretty heavy reductions going on there. Not what you'd expect from a 'premium brand'.

Standard end of season/line reductions

Check any fashion retailer about this time mrporter for instance 70% 80% of not unheard of

Still overpriced tat

I'm not a great fan of the brand, and it is a bit overpriced for me, but it's certainly not tat.

Winter tights, base and an imperial cap for me 🙂

Was thinking about some bib shorts, but still £150 in the sale, which means I still can't afford them..

Arghh - was looking at the ls cross jersey a couple of days ago & now no mediums left - one of the nicest jerseys i've seen in a while imo 😡

[i]Still overpriced tat[/i]

Why is it 'tat', which items of rapha clothing do you own that in your experience are 'tat'? Its expensive but its not 'tat'.

On another not I placed an order in the summer sale, next day got a 10% off code on the last day of the sale. Emailed them to ask if I could cancel the order, they said no but sent me a voucher for the difference.

I despise Raphas marketing and have bashed them on here, and posted the spoof ads.

Trouble is their kit is fantastic and their support exemplary. I got a phinney Jersey in a sale for 70 quid (so cheaper than my Assos and FRC Jerseys) and it the most thoughtfully designed best fitting kit I've got.I have had to overcome my prejudice and eat humble pie.

Which is why Ive ordered 2 jerseys in the sale. 55 quid is more than reasonable for a LS smart wool jersey, let alone from a premium brand, and their stuff really cannot be described as tat.

You do have to wonder who they are trying to appeal to with their marketing. I'd still buy their kit though as it's all so good, despite the best efforts of their marketing to put me off.

I enjoy the marketing but then I do genuinely believe they're taking the piss...

Limited experience of feeling a few jerseys/jackets and suffering alongside those wearing 'em tells me it's good gear though, price is always subjective, it's worth what it's worth to yer. Cheaper than Assos though.

Still tempted by the long sleeve Cross Jersey, think it'd work well on the MTB for most rides. Would have bought it if it was included in repair service! The Mrs hated the short sleeve one enough to make me want to buy that too but I'd have no use for it really!!

I enjoy the marketing but then I do genuinely believe they're taking the piss...

A spoof on the spoofs 🙂

Re the LS Cross

I'm 39 chest and 6ft - would the Large be too big d'you reckon?

I like to think that their marketing is a tongue in cheek piss take, but the few bits of Rapha kit I have bought on sale or on eBay have been excellent for design and quality.

A mate was raving about the hardshell jacket he got in the sale with his Christmas money. I bought a Deore rear brake with mine. 🙄

Still overpriced tat

Whatever you think of the styling and the marketing of the brand there is simply no way you can call Rapha kit 'tat'. The quality of the manufacture and the choice of materials is top, top quality. The price is premium but to be honest it lasts so long and is so brilliant in use that in terms of value for money it is hard to knock.

Of course it helps that I have a friend who works there so have access to the friends and family discount (inc on sales prices) 🙂

Of course it helps that I have a friend who works there so have access to the friends and family discount (inc on sales prices)

Discount code please 🙂

Bloody hell you lot...

You are all turning into Rapha FanBouys 😆

Where's the ironing board when you need it
😛

They are aiming for top 10% of earners in an age bracket between 40-45. People who typically want aspirational products and will pay a premium for a lifestyle brand and image.

I love their products, think the marketing and their brand is excellent, a great British success story.

Irrespective what you think about marketing/pricing etc... Yes it's overdone and silly prices but I only ever buy in the sale and every bit of kit I have is well used and refuses to die(shorts/arm/knee warmers..

Have transfer jacket and merino hoody for casual wear it too is very comfy and a change from the world domination of super dry jackets !!!! 😆

I've got a rapha jersey bought the year the brand was launched, 2004. I wear it at least once a week for 6 months of the year and its still in great condition.

Anyone's delivery taking longer than normal? Ordered a jersey on the 30th, still not here, though I've had the dispatch email, but it's not recognised on the rm site (even when following a link from the mail)

[i]Anyone's delivery taking longer than normal?[/i]

Tends to happen this time of year 🙂

Top psa Mrblobby - just ordered 2 cross jerseys to get free delivery.

Thanks

I've succumbed to needing that long sleeve cross jersey...Rapha sizing = Castelli sizing?

Rapha a bit bigger for a given size than Castelli, for me anyway. Currently pondering whether I could do a small. What's their returns like?

Rapha sizing = Castelli sizing

They changed their sizing a little a year or two ago - the size letters pretty much are the same fit as high street normal clothing equivalents e.g. Fat Face for your average shaped 'mature' recreational cyclist - i.e. target market. That applies to everything except the pro range which is shaped to fit proper racing cyclists - if you carry any weight anywhere you shouldn't you need to go a size up in that stuff.

Didn't know they'd changed the sizing, small should be ok then, thanks 🙂

I'm 5'11 and 36" chest .. All my rapha tops/shorts are size small .. Jackets are not quite as slim fit but are still nice close fit..

Small is 33-36" chest I'm sure ? Fits like a glove ...

The problem is I'm shit and have no idea what size chest I am but do know my size S Castelli stuff fits nicely...will have to find a tape measure!

monkeyfudger, I'd assume XS. You could get S and XS then just return the one you don't want. You can print a prepaid returns label from their website.

Just lent a tape measure, funny looks all round as I measured myself. Went for a small, chest suggests a small would look sprayed on! Should have read your post first, engaged my brain and ordered both as that would have got me free shipping eh! Live and learn.

Argghhh, just ordered another top I dont actually need 😀

Long sleeved cross jersey, gotta be a bargain if it fits...

I went for L on basis that I am an XL in Sportful, which is really Castelli for the penny conscious 😀

well, t'other half emailed them and got a credit note for the recently reduced jersey AND a jersey she bought about a month ago that has just been reduced, so is a very happy bunny. Who is obviously shopping for ANOTHER jersey now....

Bugger, thinking they might be on the tight side I went for xl but need a large. Doubt i'll get a large though as they are out of stock of the jerseys I ordered so probably end up with a refund 🙁

Anyone got their stuff yet? Ordered on the 7th here but still showing as processing. Guessing it's pretty busy at Rapha HQ. Hopefully get my winter tights while it's still cold enough to wear them!

Is Rapha the new Howies to STW'ers...?

Anyone got their stuff yet?

Got a dispatched notice, so don't worry.

Is Rapha the new Howies to STW'ers...?

If so we must have lost a bit of weight.

I've been completely spoilt by Wiggle/Merlin, no sign of my jersey. I checked out as a guest so can't see whether it's still processing or not.

Rapha the new Howies 😆

Only when it's Sale time SOnney Jim, only when it's Sale time 😛

Mine arrived today - maybe a day or so slower delivery than normal but I'm guessing it must be mentally busy at Rapha dispatch!

I went for a Large in the Cross Jersey cos I know how "race-fit" their higher end tops can be, thankfully it fits perfectly, I need the length in the body and arms and Rapha is one of very few brands that cater for that without making it really baggy.

hora -
Is Rapha the new Howies to STW'ers...?

Only if it gets you frothing into one of your little hissy fits.

[i]Anyone got their stuff yet? Ordered on the 7th here but still showing as processing. Guessing it's pretty busy at Rapha HQ[/i]

Got a dispatch note on Saturday morning, should be here tomorrow. Their deliveries are never that quick, but can't complain as its free.

We missed our parcels Saturday, collected them today. They were no doubt flat out dealing with sales business.

I'll be keeping the Cross and the Country jerseys - different thicknesses so obviously need both 😉

Is Rapha the new Howies to STW'ers...?

Come on Hora, you're a roadie now, get yourself some Rapha in the sales 🙂

*twiddles thumbs*

6 days and counting. I wouldn't mind (so much) if the postage was free

[i]I wouldn't mind (so much) if the postage was free [/i]

Order x amount to qualify for free postage, send back what you don't want as its free returns. Be sure to order a size that's nowhere near your size or you may ending up keeping the extras.

Mines been dispatched 🙂 Reminds me of the olden days of mail order and having to wait at least 30 days for delivery. How did we ever survive?

Mine arrived yesterday. The cream merino V neck baselayer is great but not to be worn on its own - no matter how hot. I think cling film would be less transparent.

Dispatch email yesterday, race is on mrblobby, hope mine comes before yours 😉

Ordered Thursday, arrived yesterday. CX Jersey. Despite the warnings above, seems a similar size to my old Classic jersey, though noticeably a bit shorter in the body.

If anyone ordered the cross jersey in a medium, but thinks they may prefer a small, I'd be interested in a swap.

It fits me nicely, but is quite short in the body for my longish torso.

if not, I'll send it back.

Woohoo, mine has arrived. Just got back from a ride in the cross jersey (under a jacket, small was perfect) and the winter bib tights. The tights have a weird asymmetric stitching thing going on which was a little puzzling when putting them on, all good when riding though. The loveliest bit of kit is the winter base layer, but didn't use it today.

Monkeyfudger, you got yours?

Just back from a ride to my Cross Jersey too. Was going to buy one at full price. Bargain

More stock in the sale btw

Country jersey down to 60 as well

Bugger, a short sleeved base and the long sleeved jersey ordered. Please stop the sale! 😕

Ha, you're an addict, step the **** away! Yeah mine came this morning (I love HR woman's sour face every time she brings me down a package, it makes the purchases all that moar awesome), not tried it on yet.

I don't need anything
I don't need anything
I don't need anything

A couple of tempters but nothing quite enough to get my credit card twitching. Is those Cross jerseys came back in stock in a large however things may be very different.

Ive got large cross Jersey coming but not sure if I'll Keep it or send it back - let me know if you want it.

Gutted they reduced the long sleeved country again. Feels top quality though. XL comfortable fit on me - 6ft 13 stone ave build with a stone to lose off the tum.

pryally, yes, let me know, I'd be very interested if you decide to offload it.

My medium Cross jersey came today and sadly I think it's a bit too short.

Shame as I'd already ordered more medium stuff. So I've now ordered more large stuff too.

Good job I didn't have an expensive Christmas.

tinribz - I'm a shade (1cm!) under 6ft and 11.5 stone - do you reckon I should go large in the country, I was going to order medium

chakaping - how tall/wide(!) are you if you don't mind me asking?

chakaping - how tall/wide(!) are you if you don't mind me asking?

5ft 8.5in - shortish legs and longish torso.

32/33in waist

The cross jersey does seem to me to be more towards continental sizing, but with long arms.

Chakaping - if you haven't sent the medium cross jersey back yet I might well be interested, is it the ls one?

Cheers,
John